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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,858.72, 16,290.96 and 4,283.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,858.72, 16,290.96 and 4,283.32 is: 6,426.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,858.72 : 16,290.96 = 4,283.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,858.72/16,290.96 = 4,283.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,858.72x = 16,290.96 × 4,283.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,858.72x = 69,779,394.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,779,394.79/10,858.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,426.12

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